CBSL 🇱🇰 Hikes OPR by 100 bps in May 2026 Review

⭕ CBSL raised the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75% at its May 2026 Monetary Policy Review.

⭕ Expected outcome: inflation pressure may ease over time as higher rates slow borrowing and reduce demand.

🔻 Inflation
🔺 Loan interest rates
🔺 Fixed deposit rates

⭕ The move signals a tighter monetary policy stance by CBSL to support price stability.

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